Balsam Fir Abies balsamea
Specifics
| Country of Origin: Canada | Extraction Method: Steam Distilled |
| Chemical Families: Monoterpenes | Plant Part: Needles, Twigs |
| Aromas: Balsamic, Fresh, Piney, Resinous, Warm and Radiant, Woodsy | Cultivation: Distiller is Certified Organic |
About
Balsam Fir is a strong antimicrobial agent for colds and the flu. This essential oils is drying for mucous, an excellent decongestant and mucolytic, and calming for a spastic cough.
I like to use it as an anti-rheumatic to prevent and/or relieve rheumatic pain and swelling. The oil has such a great anti-inflammatory action and is also analgesic. Balsam Fir is stimulating for the respiratory system, adrenal glands and circulatory system.
Recently I read that it would make the hiccups go away, I tried smelling it for a minute during the hiccups and it worked!
I like to use it as an anti-rheumatic to prevent and/or relieve rheumatic pain and swelling. The oil has such a great anti-inflammatory action and is also analgesic. Balsam Fir is stimulating for the respiratory system, adrenal glands and circulatory system.
Recently I read that it would make the hiccups go away, I tried smelling it for a minute during the hiccups and it worked!
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Therapeutic Properties
- Anti-inflammatory - alleviates inflammation
- Antirheumatic - prevents and/or relieves rheumatic pain and swelling due to the oils rubifacient effect
- Antispasmodic - relieves spasms and cramps
- Strong Antiseptic
- Decongestant - reduces nasal mucus production and swelling
- Drying
- Rubifacient - increases local blood circulation by causing minor skin irritation, vasodilation and local analgesic effect
- Stimulating
- Warming
Emotional and Energetic Qualities
Emotionally uplifting and stabilizing
Supports transformation both physically and emotionally
Recipe
Cold and Flu Blend
10 drops Balsam Fir
5 drops Orange
3 drops Ravintsara
Add to one ounce of jojoba oil and rub on your chest and back and feet several times daily while sick. Continue use for another week after you have recovered.
Safety Issues
If sensitive, may cause skin irritation. In this case, use in low dilution (5-6 drops per ounce of carrier) when applying to the skin, such as in bath or massage oils.
